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From President Tim Sands: Increased testing and vigilance required, COVID variants presumed to be in region	Given the data we’re currently seeing and the uncertainty over the spread of more potent variants, it is important to take these actions now to bring the virus under better control and prevent the need to impose more stringent measures.	Date: 02/16/2021
International virologist to address the faith, science of COVID-19 vaccinations in Black communities	Oveta Fuller, a scientist and ordained minister who has worked to address HIV awareness through faith leaders, will bring her experience working with HIV/AIDS to a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic and resistance to getting vaccinated in the next installment of the Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture Series, hosted by Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.	Date: 02/15/2021
Student Affairs seeks more Student Advocates for spring semester		Date: 02/11/2021
Avoiding relationship ruts during the pandemic	Rose Wesche, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, offers three commonly accepted, research-based strategies that can help romantic relationships thrive during any amount of stress.	Date: 02/11/2021
Bissell: Cheer on every COVID-19 vaccine given, even if it's not for you	It could be the end of March or later before the New River Health District can begin vaccinating people who are eligible in phase 1c, which includes employees of higher education institutions.	Date: 02/10/2021